RE2CLID Consultant (4 positions) -Caia, Marromeu, Nhamatanda or Mutarara District
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency promoting humane and orderly migration. It collaborates with governments and partners to save lives, protect migrants, address displacement, and facilitate legal migration pathways. The RE2CLID Programme, within the Migration, Environment, Climate Change and Risk Reduction (MECR) unit, focuses on these critical areas.
Job Purpose
The RE2CLID Consultant will provide essential day-to-day field support within the assigned district in Mozambique. This role is crucial for maintaining regular engagement with district authorities and local communities, ensuring effective monitoring of project implementation, and diligently updating the RE2CLID District Dossier. The consultant will operate under the direct supervision of the MECR National Officer and receive technical guidance from MECR Project Associates, while coordinating closely with the broader RE2CLID team. This position directly contributes to the successful execution of the RE2CLID Programme's objectives at the district level, ensuring alignment with IOM's mandate and project goals.
Responsibilities
The District Coordinator will manage district context and planning by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local institutions, plans, risks, and displacement dynamics, and compiling relevant information. They will engage with government authorities, partners, and communities, participating in coordination mechanisms and identifying collaboration opportunities. Support will be provided to Climate Ambassadors by maintaining communication and consolidating feedback. Implementation and monitoring involve following up on activities, reporting on progress, challenges, and risks, and supporting district-level events. Finally, the role includes robust reporting and information management, maintaining records, providing regular updates, and escalating critical issues.
Work Experience
Required experience includes working at the district or community level in Mozambique, engaging with government authorities and civil society, and work related to disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, or community development. Experience in field consultations, stakeholder mapping, and monitoring is essential. Prior experience with international organizations or government programs is advantageous.
Skills
Key skills include fieldwork organization, stakeholder follow-up, record keeping, strong observation and interpersonal abilities, effective communication (written and verbal), basic computer literacy, and willingness to travel frequently. Ability to work independently with remote team communication is important. Motorbike driving experience is an advantage.